Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $46,800 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,980
90th percentile $59,330
Employed locally 120
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,980
    25th
    $45,900
    50th (median)
    $46,800
    75th
    $55,510
    90th
    $59,330

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $63,450
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,640
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $56,820
    Jackson, MS $53,270

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$18,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$22,440
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$46,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Hattiesburg, MS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 32.7% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,980 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,900.